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City of Los Angeles
Sidewalk Repair Program
Draft Environmental Impact Report
Agenda
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Sidewalk Repair Program Project Description
Environmental Review Process
Environmental Impact Findings
Ways to Provide Comments
Public Comments
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Sidewalk Damage and Access Barriers
Improve Mobility in Los Angeles
by making Sidewalks and Ramps accessible for all.
BEFORE AFTER
BEFORE AFTER
Sidewalk Damage and Access Barriers
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Over 9,000 miles of sidewalks are estimated
to be within the City. Conditions
of these existing sidewalks vary greatly.
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Sidewalk Repair Program - Proposed Project
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Project Description: Under the proposed Project, the City would adopt a new uncodified
ordinance to revise the way sidewalk repairs undertaken pursuant to the Settlement are
reviewed and approved, with a primary goal of streamlining the Settlement implementation
process. The key components of the ordinance include:
• Continuation of Safe Sidewalks LA including streamlined process and amendment.
• A revised Street Tree Retention, Removal and Replacement Policy.
• Mandatory Project Design Features (PDFs) generally consisting of regulatory
compliance measures and standard construction conditions and procedures.
30-Year Project
2:1 (10-Yrs) 3:1 (11-Yrs) 2:1 (9-Yrs)
Construction Activities
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• Installation of missing curb ramps; repair/correction of existing
curb ramps
BEFORE DURING AFTER
Construction Activities
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• Street tree preservation, removal, and/or replacement
• Street tree root pruning and canopy pruning
BEFORE AFTER
Construction Activities
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• Removal and replacement of broken, uneven, displaced, or uplifted
sidewalks
• Correction of non-compliant slopes
BEFORE AFTER
Construction Scenarios
Scenario 1 – Sidewalk and curb ramp work, Street Tree
retention, removal and replacement, minor utility work
Scenario 2 – Scenario 1 and Substantial Utility Work
Scenario 3 – Any combination of activities described for
Scenario 1 and Scenario 2 where these activities have
the potential to result in potentially significant adverse
impacts to Aesthetics, Cultural and Tribal Cultural
Resources.
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BEFORE
AFTER
What is CEQA?
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Summer
2020• Requires state and local agencies to identify
the significant environmental impacts of their
actions.
• Avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible.
• CCR, in Chapter 3 of Title 14.
California Environmental Quality Act
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Environmental Impact Report
Summer
2020
Summer 2020 Summer 2020
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December 26,
2019
NOP Draft EIR
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Public &
Agency Input
Scoping Meetings
Ronald F. Deaton
Civic Auditorium
Mid-Valley Senior
Citizen Center
Westchester Senior
Citizen Center
EIR
CERTIFICATION
Public Meetings
Public & Agency InputDecember 26, 2019 – February 24, 2020
Final EIR
Components of Final EIR
Summer 2020
Environmental Impact Report
Summer 2020Summer 2017
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Executive Summary
Location, surrounding
uses, and existing
conditions.
Environmental
Analysis and Findings
Project Description
Federal, State, and Local
applicable regulations and
decision makers
Project Alternatives
Thresholds of
Significance
Cumulative Findings8
1 City Council Action
Notice of
Determination2
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Reponses to Comments
Revisions, Clarification, and
Corrections to the Draft EIR
Project Design Features Monitoring Log
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
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December 26,
2019
NOP Draft EIR
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2
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Public &
Agency Input
Scoping Meetings
Ronald F. Deaton
Civic Auditorium
Mid-Valley Senior
Citizen Center
Westchester Senior
Citizen Center
EIR
CERTIFICATION
Public Meetings
Public & Agency InputDecember 26, 2019 – February 24, 2020
Final EIR
Components of Final EIR
Summer 2020
Environmental Impact Report
Summer 2020Summer 2017
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Executive Summary
Location, surrounding
uses, and existing
conditions.
Environmental
Analysis and Findings
Project Description
Federal, State, and Local
applicable regulations and
decision makers
Project Alternatives
Thresholds of
Significance
Cumulative Findings8
1 City Council Action
Notice of
Determination2
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Reponses to Comments
Revisions, Clarification, and
Corrections to the Draft EIR
Project Design Features Monitoring Log
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
Environmental Impact Report
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NOP
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Public &
Agency Input
Scoping Meetings
Ronald F. Deaton
Civic Auditorium
Mid-Valley Senior
Citizen Center
Westchester Senior
Citizen Center
Summer 2017
• Agricultural and Forestry Resources
• Mineral Resources
• Population and Housing
• Public Services (Schools, Parks,
Other Public Facilities)
• Recreation
Environmental Findings - No Impacts
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December 26,
2019
NOP Draft EIR
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2
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Public &
Agency Input
Scoping Meetings
Ronald F. Deaton
Civic Auditorium
Mid-Valley Senior
Citizen Center
Westchester Senior
Citizen Center
EIR
CERTIFICATION
Public Meetings
Public & Agency InputDecember 26, 2019 – February 24, 2020
Final EIR
Components of Final EIR
Summer 2020
Environmental Impact Report
Summer 2020Summer 2017
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2
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Executive Summary
Location, surrounding
uses, and existing
conditions.
Environmental
Analysis and Findings
Project Description
Federal, State, and Local
applicable regulations and
decision makers
Project Alternatives
Thresholds of
Significance
Cumulative Findings8
1 City Council Action
Notice of
Determination2
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Reponses to Comments
Revisions, Clarification, and
Corrections to the Draft EIR
Project Design Features Monitoring Log
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
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December 26,
2019
NOP Draft EIR
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2
3
Public &
Agency Input
Scoping Meetings
Ronald F. Deaton
Civic Auditorium
Mid-Valley Senior
Citizen Center
Westchester Senior
Citizen Center
EIR
CERTIFICATION
Public Meetings
Public & Agency InputDecember 26, 2019 – February 24, 2020
Final EIR
Components of Final EIR
Summer 2020
Environmental Impact Report
Summer 2020Summer 2017
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Executive Summary
Location, surrounding
uses, and existing
conditions.
Environmental
Analysis and Findings
Project Description
Federal, State, and Local
applicable regulations and
decision makers
Project Alternatives
Thresholds of
Significance
Cumulative Findings8
1 City Council Action
Notice of
Determination2
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Reponses to Comments
Revisions, Clarification, and
Corrections to the Draft EIR
Project Design Features Monitoring Log
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
Mid-Valley Senior
Citizen Center
Westchester Senior
Citizen Center
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December 26,
2019
NOP Draft EIR
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2
3
Public &
Agency Input
Scoping Meetings
Ronald F. Deaton
Civic Auditorium
Mid-Valley Senior
Citizen Center
Westchester Senior
Citizen Center
EIR
CERTIFICATION
Public Meetings
Public & Agency InputDecember 26, 2019 – February 24, 2020
Final EIR
Components of Final EIR
Summer 2020
Environmental Impact Report
Summer 2020Summer 2017
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2
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Executive Summary
Location, surrounding
uses, and existing
conditions.
Environmental
Analysis and Findings
Project Description
Federal, State, and Local
applicable regulations and
decision makers
Project Alternatives
Thresholds of
Significance
Cumulative Findings8
1 City Council Action
Notice of
Determination2
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2
3
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Reponses to Comments
Revisions, Clarification, and
Corrections to the Draft EIR
Project Design Features Monitoring Log
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
Sidewalk Repair Program - Proposed Project
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Project Description: Under the proposed Project, the City would adopt a new uncodified
ordinance to revise the way sidewalk repairs undertaken pursuant to the Settlement are
reviewed and approved, with a primary goal of streamlining the Settlement implementation
process. The key components of the ordinance include:
• Continuation of Safe Sidewalks LA including streamlined process and amendment.
• A revised Street Tree Retention, Removal and Replacement Policy.
• Mandatory Project Design Features (PDFs) generally consisting of regulatory
compliance measures and standard construction conditions and procedures.
30-Year Project
2:1 (10-Yrs) 3:1 (11-Yrs) 2:1 (9-Yrs)
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Project Objectives in the EIR
Compliance with the Willits Settlement.
An efficient and streamlined
Sidewalk Repair Program.
No net street tree canopy loss
at the end of the Project.
Location and Project Zone Communities
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Environmental Analysis Greenhouse Gases: Reduced Carbon
Absorption, Short-term. See Chapter 3.6 Aesthetics: Reduced Canopy/Shade & Impacts
Viewshed, Short-term. See Chapter 3.1
Biological Resources: Impacts to Habitat, Increase
Street Tree Species Diversity. See Chapter 3.3
Cultural Resources: Landscape
Requirements in Historic Neighborhoods.
See Chapter 3.4
Air Quality: Construction Emissions
See Chapter 3.2
Utilities and Service Systems: May need
relocation due to excavation activities.
See Chapter 3.14
Hydrology and Water Quality: Remove
natural water filter, increase stormwater
capture over time. See Chapter 3.8
Hazardous Materials:
Contaminated soils may be disturbed.
See Chapter 3.7
Land Use: Compliance with
sustainability goals. See
Chapter 3.9
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Environmental Findings - No Impacts
• Agricultural and Forestry Resources
• Mineral Resources
• Population and Housing
• Public Services (Schools, Parks, Other
Public Facilities)
• Recreation
Environmental Findings - Less Than Significant Impacts
Air Quality
Biological Resources
Energy
Geology and Soils
Transportation/Traffic
Public Services
Utilities
Wildfire
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Hazards & Hazardous Materials
Hydrology/Water Quality
Land Use/Planning
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Environmental Findings - Potentially Significant Impacts
Aesthetics & Cultural ‒ Historic Resources
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Environmental Findings - Potentially Significant Impacts
Aesthetics & Cultural ‒ Archeological Resources
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Environmental Findings - Potentially Significant Impacts
Aesthetics & Cultural ‒ Paleontological Resources
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Environmental Findings - Potentially Significant Impacts
Tribal Cultural Resources
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Environmental Findings - Potentially Significant Impacts
Noise and Vibration
Draft EIR Hard Copies Availability
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We Want to Hear From You Today!
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Comments at Tonight’s Public Meeting:
● Verbal Comments:
● Submit speaker card at Comments Station
● Commenters may speak in the microphone
● Written Comments at Comments Station via:
● Online Comments (Laptop provided)
● Comment Sheets
Thank you for participating!
Ways to provide comments
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Written Comments Mailing Address
Shilpa Gupta, Environmental Supervisor I
Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Environmental Management Group
1149 S Broadway Suite 600, Mail Stop 939
Los Angeles, CA 90015
https://sidewalks.lacity.org/environmental-impact-report
Any of the seven
Draft EIR Public Meetings.
[email protected] with
“SRP DEIR” in the subject lines and
a valid mailing address
Visit https://sidewalks.lacity.org/
environmental-impact-report
You can mail written
comments to Shilpa Gupta.